MOVIE REVIEW - The Ugly Truth

The new Katherine Heigl movie is out this weekend, The Ugly Truth. Heigl, of course continues to make the jump from the small screen to the big screen. 27 Dresses had much to be desired, and there's been a few other stumbles for her, but what about the romantic comedy The Ugly Truth?

Meet Abby (Heigl) she is a producer for a local Sacramento television station's morning show. The show is suffering terrible ratings, and her job is on the line. Station management hires Mike (Gerard Butler.) Mike is the host of a cable TV show called The Ugly Truth. It's a "shock jock" show where he gives direct (and I mean direct) advice on men and women's relationships. Abby and Mike clash of course, but have to make it work professionally. The ratings soar, and things are good.

Mike also gives Abby dating advice off the air, and they make a deal. If his advice works for her in dating life, then that's great. If it doesn't, he'll quit and get out of her hair. To no ones surprise, you know where the movie is headed the whole time. But to honest, it doesn't matter. There's enough good about The Ugly Truth to make it fun.

Heigl is really fun as the over-controlling, uptight Abby. Heigl is always engaging in her movie roles. She's beautiful, and funny, and what is always very appealing about Heigl, is that she's not afraid to look foolish in her comedy. She was become very physically funny as well. I have always loved her, but her choice of movies, and roles has always been the culprit. Here she shines, and delivers.

The Ugly Truth does have an ugly wrinkle or two. It doesn't make every right decision, but all can be forgiven. This is not an Oscar winner, nor is it designed to be. Butler and Heigl are fun together, and give you some real laughs. Heigl especially in two really runny scenes, one involving vibrating underwear had the theater in stitches. An average supporting cast - well cast, to allow Butler and Heigl to shine. Well done.

The Ugly Truth. Not fantastic, but fun.